Proverbios 16:13

13 El rey se complace en las palabras de labios justos;
ama a quienes hablan con la verdad.

Proverbios 16:13 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings
Such that speak truth and righteousness, and advise to the administration of justice and judgment, and to do that which is most for their own true honour and the people's good, are, or ought to be, highly valued and esteemed by kings: but the contrary is too often the case; kings hearken to those that speak lies, that flatter them, and gratify their pride, ambition, and love of power, to the hurt of their subjects; and they love him that speaketh right:
agreeably to right reason; which makes for the honour of kings, and the good of those over whom they rule. Christ loves and delights in those that deliver out his doctrines in the taught words of the Holy Ghost, without any mixture or corruption; that explain, inculcate, and enforce his laws and commands; and faithfully declare the whole counsel of God, both with respect to faith and practice; all which is for his glory, as King of saints, and to the profit and advantage of those who submit to the sceptre of his kingdom.

Proverbios 16:13 In-Context

11 El Señor
exige el uso de pesas y balanzas exactas,
él es quien fija los parámetros de la justicia.

12 El rey detesta las fechorías,
porque su gobierno se basa en la justicia.

13 El rey se complace en las palabras de labios justos;
ama a quienes hablan con la verdad.

14 El enojo del rey es amenaza de muerte;
el sabio tratará de aplacarlo.

15 Cuando el rey sonríe, hay vida;
su favor refresca como lluvia de primavera.